THIS
JUST IN!
Gardening
Tips for September
- As
horticulturist Rich Sherman explains, Fall is a great
time to plant trees, shrubs, bulbs, perennials, grass
seed and sod. Plants that are planted in the fall enjoy
cooler temperatures and ideal growing conditions that
allow roots ample time to grow into the surrounding
soil.
Fertilizer
& Healthy Watersheds
- Mark Highland discusses bans
on Phosphorus in lawn fertilizers, and how naturally
occurring sources of phosphorus such as soil erosion
from housing developments and runoff from impervious
surfaces are not addressed in the phosphorus bans.
Are
Burning Candles a Health Hazard?
Dr. Mark
Sneller, author of 'Green Cleaner Indoor Air', explains
how the trend of buying and burning candles at home has
contributed to an increase in household soot.
Flooring
- Function, durability and investment range are
important things to consider when choosing the right
product for your floor. From travertine and porcelain,
to bamboo and laminate, designer Corena Lea Kessel
discusses flooring options.
Home
Based Business Guide
- Here's our guide to having a Successful Home Based
Business, featuring articles, tips, interviews, and
resources focusing on Mindset, Goal Setting,
Productivity & Time Management, Budget & Finance,
Insurance, Office Design & Décor, Organization, Sales &
Marketing, and more!
8
Week Class on Desert Gardening
- From Sept. 14 - Nov. 19, Doreen Pollack the 'Garden
Goddess' will be giving an 8 Week Class on Desert
Gardening in Phoenix, AZ. From flowers to tomatoes to
basil, you will learn simple steps to ensure a
successful garden in the harsh desert!
Fall
Vegetable Gardens -
Many parts of the country are blessed with a climate
that allows for successful fall veggie gardens. From
what veggies to grow and where and how to plant them,
Don Rosenberg shares how to easily grow your own veggie
garden!
End
of Summer Organizing
- No matter what stage of life you’re in, the end of
summer is a time of transition. Regina Leeds 'The Zen
Organizer' explains how an organized plan will make all
these transitions a bit easier.
'Kennedy
Green House' -
Nationally known eco-friendly home design expert Robin
Wilson collaborated with Robert Kennedy Jr. on a
Westchester County home that has become the subject of
the book 'Kennedy Green House.'
Saving
Seeds -
A little over a hundred years ago, food on this planet
was provided by about 1,500 different plants. Doreen
Pollack ‘Garden Goddess’ explains that today over 90% of
the world’s nutrition is provided by 30 different
plants, and only 4 provide 75% of the calories consumed
by man!
Be
Fire Wise About Wildfires
- Each year, thousands of wildfires burn across millions
of acres of land, mostly west of the Mississippi River.
Laurie Hallihan discusses what homeowners can do to help
protect their property, possessions and family.
First
Ever Pink Blueberry!
Rocking the garden world this year, this deliciously
fruity pink blueberry boasts mouth-watering flavor and
good firmness, bearing fruit from May through October.
Pink Lemonade also offers four seasons of color, a must
for today’s gardener.
Cacti
& Succulents
- Cacti and succulents are excellent plants in the home
because they require little attention. They naturally
store and conserve water and do not need quite as much
care as plants in the home. Mike Rimland 'The Plant
Hunter' discusses cacti and succulents.
